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Oh, what a night…
OH, what a night, Late in April 20-23, What an APG extravaganza it will be, At Club Menangle on Saturday night… OKAY, our Four Seasons tribute aside, the program is truly an extravaganza in the… Read more: Oh, what a night…
Don’t say you haven’t been warned!
THE fact they are even in the race should be warning enough. Add their strong form to the equation and it becomes a “beware” situation. Undertaking the flight across the Nullarbor this morning, top… Read more: Don’t say you haven’t been warned!
‘Super Six’ on target for massive payday
AT THE moment they number half a dozen, but that figure has the potential to increase tonight. Thanks to their heat successes during the past week, six two-year-olds from three states are on target… Read more: ‘Super Six’ on target for massive payday
Passing of a “true gentleman”
NORM McVitty, a trainer of more than 900 starters and 90 wins, has sadly passed, leaving behind many friends in and outside of Victorian harness racing. Norm, pictured second from left after a… Read more: Passing of a “true gentleman”
It’s ALL about time….
THOSE old enough, and we know you are out there, will recall the 1960s sitcom, It’s About Time which followed the escapades of two astronauts who travel back in time and meet up with the prehistoric… Read more: It’s ALL about time….
Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
“ONCE everyone knows you’re ok it becomes a joke.” Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what… Read more: Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight’s The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in… Read more: Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
RACE ONE: As the saying goes, ‘In for a penny – in for a pound’, and although the currency is different, TUPPENCE (4) is capable of adding some extra ‘folding money’ to the pocket. Prepared by… Read more: Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
NEW South Wales’ 2022 open-class Mare of the Year Fairy Tinkabell makes her return to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night and is on track for a return to the winners’ circle. The Belinda… Read more: Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
Superstar on his way to Victoria
VICTORIA’S siring ranks were given a terrific boost with the announcement the 2022 USA and Canadian Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Pebble Beach 3, 1:48.2 ($1,720,875) will do stud duties at… Read more: Superstar on his way to Victoria
Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting… Read more: Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
THE reigning US Three-Old-Old Pacing Colt of the Year is heading to leading breeding establishment, Alabar. In conjunction with Nevele R, Alabar have secured the lifetime southern hemisphere rights… Read more: Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
FORMER problem child Fred Ned delivered a drought-breaking victory in Birchip yesterday. Making his debut last season as a seven-year-old, Fred Ned was having his seventh start when he scored for… Read more: 80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
Passing of multiple Group One winner
FORMER outstanding pacer Khans Thunder has been laid to rest. With old age catching up with the multiple Group One winner, owner Owen Romer made the tough decision yesterday according to the… Read more: Passing of multiple Group One winner
Star Aussie remains unbeaten in USA
STAR Australian pacer Lochinvar Art remains unbeaten in America after another impressive performance at Yonkers Raceway yesterday. Trained by former New South Wales-based horseman Shane Tritton… Read more: Star Aussie remains unbeaten in USA
Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings
RESULTS from the last 48 hours of metropolitan racing are a stark reminder on why it pays to buy from the prestigious Australian Pacing Gold Sales. APG purchases were successful at each of the main… Read more: Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings
Miracle Mile stats – who do they favour?
SINCE its inception, the Miracle Mile has become the event that captures the imagination – and opinion – of the harness racing population. Developed in 1967, the Group One was designed with a single… Read more: Miracle Mile stats – who do they favour?
Tonight’s $100,000 features to impact Sunday’s results
TONIGHT’S $100,000 features at Gloucester Park are destined to have a huge impact on Sunday’s results! The co-main events on the card are Australian Pacing Gold Classics, with the leading sales… Read more: Tonight’s $100,000 features to impact Sunday’s results
‘Fab Four’ ready for Australasia’s most prestigious sprint
IT’S Australasia’s most prestigious sprint. So prestigious in fact, only eight of the southern hemisphere’s best pacers gain a start in the time-honoured event. If you haven’t figured it out, the… Read more: ‘Fab Four’ ready for Australasia’s most prestigious sprint
Plenty of glory days ahead for ‘Travis’
PURELY going on the name of his dam, we’ll call Lot 68 in Sunday’s Nutrien Sale ‘Travis’. The reason is simple, the athletic looking colt is from well-bred matron Glory Daze. Although he is far from… Read more: Plenty of glory days ahead for ‘Travis’
